IJF unveils second World Judo Day

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For the second year in a row, the IJF is organising and promoting World Judo Day, which is a full day dedicated to the values of judo all over the globe on Sunday 28 October. 

Many judoka across the planet will prepare a special event to celebrate the educational dimension of judo.

The International Judo Federation, in its missions, has the duty to develop judo in all sectors, without any kind of distinction and/or discrimination. When Master Jigoro Kano created judo in 1882, he wanted to create a means of education and he did it. This is the foundation of judo.

Judo has fundamental values that grow naturally in the dojo and on the mat, particularly through the various exercises that every judoka have learned in clubs. These values must find a favorable echo in everyday life and beyond that, in the society.

IJF President Marius Vizer said: “This year, we would like to see around the world, on the same tatami and at the same time, all categories training together: men and women, youngsters and adults, white and black belts. We would also like to see mentally and physically challenged judoka together with all the other judo players, champions with kids…: JUDO FOR ALL.”

October 28, the birthday of Jigoro Kano, is an annual day of awareness about judo and its values. This day is for all judoka: “I hope that all practitioners, clubs, national federations and Continental Unions will rally to highlight the greatness of judo”, concluded Mr. Vizer.

To propose an activity or a project and for any questions, write to press@ijf.org

Submit details and pictures from your events and we’ll feature them in Matside and on our social media channels. Contact us at mark.pickering@Britishjudo.org.uk